Launched in 1985, SCR's Collaboration Laboratory (Colab) is an integrated play development program employing diverse strategies to aid playwrights in creating new work:
Playwright Commissions Commissions are SCR's most effective means of supporting writers and developing long-term relationships. Three Days of Rain by Richard Greenberg, Brooklyn Boy by Donald Margulies, Golden Child by David Henry Hwang and The Beard of Avon by Amy Freed were all successful productions of SCR commissions. Other writers with current commissions include:
Naomi Iizuka • Beth Henley • Amy Freed • Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa • Culture Clash • Rajiv Joseph • Bill Cain • Julia Cho • Tracy Letts
NewSCRipts NewSCRipts is a developmental staged reading series, which allows playwrights to hear their work read and receive audience feedback. Participation is by invitation for projects submitted according to the procedures outlined below. Read more about NewSCRipts.
The Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) PPF annually presents 7 new plays in readings, workshops and productions during a three-day period. Audiences consist of local playgoers and representatives from theatres nationwide. Participation is by invitation for projects submitted according to the procedures outlined below. The 16th annual Pacific Playwrights Festival will take place April 26-28, 2013. Read more about PPF.
Submission Procedures Playwrights without representation may send a query letter, brief synopsis, complete list of characters and ten-page dialogue sample to:
Literary Department South Coast Repertory P. O. Box 2197 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197
After review, we will let you know whether or not we wish to read the entire script. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if materials are to be returned. Unsolicited full-length scripts will not be reviewed.
Please note: We do not accept materials submitted electronically.
Playwrights with professional representation may have their agents send full manuscripts at any time. Please note that lawyers and law firms do not qualify as "professional representation" for this purpose.
SCR accepts submissions for full-length plays, musicals, translations and adaptations and works for young audiences (approximately fourth grade level). Unproduced plays are considered for possible inclusion in the NewSCRipts reading series, the Pacific Playwrights Festival and for production on SCR stages.
